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1/18 German SdKfz 222 custom Ultimate Soldier Armored Vehicle
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“Handmade”
Time left: 4d 22h (Jan 28, 2013 06:42:05 PST)
Starting bid:US $120.00
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Condition: Used :
Seller Notes: “Handmade”
Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2
1/18th SdKfz 221 German handmade armored scout car, is no kit for this vehicle it is totally made from scratch. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier. Wheels turn, turret turns, copula opens, and guns elevate. Will hold 1 figure in turret, figure, and tank, shown is not sold with this vehicle it is for demonstration purposes only. One of a kind do not ever make two the same, if want German decals added let me know will add before shipping . I reserve right to end auction early as I sell these locally also. Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it. Currently working on 1/18th Hetzers, be coming soon.
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[tmanthegreat]

Pickelhaube's fantastic and very accurate SDK-222 kit is quite a bit superior:





I'll admit I'm not nearly as skilled of a model builder as several other members are on this forum that also tackled Pickelhaube's kit, but I do have a better SDK-222 model than what that seller is offering

[[CAT]CplSlade]

What did Pickel charge for his?

[tmanthegreat]

It was over $200 for the kit, but one has to take into account the labor on Pickelhaube's part in making the moulds, the cost of the resin, pouring the parts, etc. I think he also offered a painted, pre-built version as well.

I got just the basic kit and it was a great modeling experience that required some skill. Other members have really made even better models using this kit than I have. But in the end, I was pleased with my results and I've been a fan of Pickelhaube's work ever since!

[pickelhaube]

Thanks T-Man for the props.

The kit sells for $250 but is is semi retired . The molds are shot and it is semi retired as of now. i will remake them to get it back on line as well as the Sdkfz 223 radio version.

Here is the build ;





http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =sdkfz+222

[BELTxFED]

Truely outstanding piece, Picklehaube. My compliments.

[CanberraPaul]

Pickel all your stuff is top notch, we are lucky to have you doing these great models.

[pickelhaube]

Thanks guys.

[Jnewboy]

Let me know when you have remade the molds and can produce a kit let me know and I will order one.

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1/18 German Hetzer custom Ultimate Soldier Armored Vehicle

Item condition:Used “Handmade”

Time left: 4d 23h (Feb 05, 2013 13:06:48 PST)
Price:US $150.00 Buy It Now

Shipping: $8.98 Economy Shipping

1/18th German Hetzer handmade tank destroyer, Plastic tank, is no kit for this vehicle, you are buying my time and materials used to make this, it is totally made from scratch. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier,BBI or Dragon figures. Tracks are individual links and turn, gun elevates, top hatches open. Figures, and Panther tank, shown is not sold with this vehicle it is for demonstration purposes only. One of a kind do not ever make two the same, if want German decals added let me know will add before shipping . Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after, and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it. If interested in one and want a specific paint scheme, order ahead and tell me what you are after.

Thanks for looking.

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Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2

[pickelhaube]

At first glance it does not look too bad.

But under scrutiny , GLARING inaccuracies abound.

The most is the squarish gun cover and the mantlet is way small.

The wheels are round but that is the only thing that they have gpoing for them.

I like how he used a T-34 wheel for the rear idler .

But again at first glance not too bad.

Is that my T-34 wheel ?

[tmanthegreat]

Why does that Hetzer look nearly as big as the Panther? Should be a bit smaller...

Its not as bad as some of this builder's other work - and looks a bit more accurate than my 1:6 scale DeSimone Hetzer, but still, no.

[[CAT]CplSlade]

About all I can say is it looks better than his other builds; maybe it was the most recent and benefited from what he learned from the others.

Still would not touch it with a pole of any length.

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1/18 Ultimate CUSTOM German soldier Ferdinand Tank 21st Century Toys Panzer
Item condition:Used
Price:US $300.00 Buy It Now
Shipping: $13.00 Economy Shipping
Item location:
Safety Harbor, Florida, United States
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This is a Custom made Ferdinand tank.This tank was made to fit ultimate soldier 4" figures.The tank is not a precise replica because of the difficulty of building the correct wheels,tracks and some other accessories.Because of the size of the tracks and wheels used,the tank came more close to being 1/19 scale.Still the tanks dimension(minus barrel)came out 1/2" taller and 1" longer than the 21st century toys tiger tank.
The tank has 3 opening crew man hatches and 1 escape/ammo loading hatch.The main gun elevates and the tracks roll..The interior has been painted in white and has a floor so figures will not get lost inside the tank. The tank is fully build of plastic (no wood or paper parts) the color is similar to the eastern front panzer IV from 21st century. This color was chosen from the Ferdinands that participated in the largest tank battle in history(Kursk,Russia)
There was a lot of hours spend building this tank and the Ferdinand won't be made by any toy manufacturer.

THERE ARE NO FIGURES INCLUDED!!.

This figures where used for reference of size and scale,but will not be included as this are from my personal collection.
Tank is in good condition. Shipping is $13.00 flat rate including tracking in the U.S. and international shipping by USPS Priority mail is $55.00 and it will include tracking
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1/18 German SdKfz 222 custom Ultimate Soldier Armored Vehicle
Item condition:Used “Handmade”
Time left: 4d 23h (Feb 17, 2013 11:38:19 PST)
Starting bid:US $120.00
Item specifics
Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2

1/18th SdKfz 222 German handmade armored scout car, is no kit for this vehicle it is totally made from scratch. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier. Wheels turn, turret turns, copula opens, and guns elevate. Will hold 1 figure in turret, figure shown is not sold with this vehicle it is for demonstration purposes only. One of a kind do not ever make two the same, if want German decals added let me know will add before shipping . Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it.
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1/18 German Hetzer custom Ultimate Soldier Armored Vehicle

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Time left: 4d 22h (Feb 17, 2013 11:46:45 PST)
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Price:US $150.00
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Seller Notes: “Handmade”
Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2
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1/18th German Hetzer for Ultimate Soldier, handmade from plastic, is no kit for this vehicle it is totally made from scratch. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier. Top 3 hatches open, gun elevates, and tracks are individual links and turn. Figure is not sold with vehicle. One of a kind do not ever make two the same, if want German decals added let me know will add before shipping . Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it.
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1/18 German Sdkfz 8 (88) handmade miltary vehicle for Ultimate Soldier
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“Handmade vehicle for 1/18th figures”
Time left: 4d 23h (Feb 17, 2013 13:43:50 PST)

Starting bid:US $145.00.

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Condition: Used :
Seller Notes: “Handmade vehicle for 1/18th figures”
Brand: SH Production Scale: 1/18
Character Family: Ultimate Soldier Year: 2013
Period: WWII Country of Manufacture: United States
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1/18 German Sdkfz 8 (with Mounted 8.8 flak gun) Military vehicle for your Ultimate Soldier figures, this is a plastic handmade Sdkfz 8, the 88 is handmade, and so is the Sdkhz heavy hauler, it is handmade so not factory perfect. I believe this is only one that may exist in this size, as I have never seen another, if someone knows of another in this size please let me know, I would like to see it., Tracks turn, wheels turn, gun rotates and elevates. The figures are for display only, this auction is only for the vehicle. International bidders are welcome but understand shipping it to you will be higher. Thanks for looking.
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[TankAce]

I bought from him a few vehicles and i must say the vehicles are not that bad.They are just not accurate,some of them more than others. Also the scale is not correct on some of his builds.
He builds them with plastic.I am sure is not styrene.The vehicles feel heavy like a 21st century toy but surprisingly they are not fragile.With everything being hand built and painted i feel i got my money worth.But than again they are not historical correct.
I have bought kits from pickelhaube and i like them because they are dead accurate.The price is good because it can be use as a collectors item and once you put it together and paint it they are worth even more.I never seen anyone on ebay selling a already built kit from pickelhaube,so i figured out no one want to sell there priced one of a kind possession. The only thing i have seen on ebay fully build was the Horten that pickelhaube put together himself and it went for high buck(i think $750)some one correct me if i was wrong about the price.
What i don't get is why this seller does not go the extra mile to get the exact scale and accuracy to get way more.
For instance i feel that if the Hetzer was smaller he will get way more than what he is asking.

[[CAT]CplSlade]

That's my thing: as much as I would like to have certain vehicles in the scale I collect, I am not hard up enough for them to buy inaccurate pieces. I would rather wait, go without, or learn to do it myself.

I know there are inaccuracies in what 21C, FOV, Hasegawa, Revell, etc. have produced but they come close enough to fool most people. This guy's stuff does not come close enough for my liking.

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1/18 German Opal Blitz custom Ultimate Soldier Vehicle
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Item condition:Used
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Time left: 4d 23h (Feb 24, 2013 15:23:05 PST)
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Starting bid:US $100.00
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Seller Notes: “Handmade”
Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2
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1/18th German Opal Blitz Truck for Ultimate Soldier, handmade. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier. Cab doors open. Figure are not sold with vehicle. One of a kind do not ever make two the same, if want German decals added let me know will add before shipping . Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it.
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1/18 German Panzerjaegers/Jagdpanzer custom Ultimate Soldier Armored Vehicle
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Item condition:Used
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Time left: 2d 23h (Feb 24, 2013 15:39:12 PST)
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Price:US $100.00 Buy It Now
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Brand: SH Production Year: 2013
Character Family: Military Country of Manufacture: United States
Period: World War 2
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1/18th German Panzerjaegers/Jagdpanzer for Ultimate Soldier, handmade, is no kit for this vehicle. So no it is not factory perfect. Will work with any of your other 1/18th vehicles, or figures like Ultimate Soldier. Top 2 hatches open, gun elevates, and tracks turn. Figure's are not sold with vehicle. One of a kind do not ever make two the same. Shipping for International bidders will be higher. I also take requests on vehicles if there is a certain kind you may be after and can not find in 1/18th let me know probably could build it
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[[CAT]CplSlade]

You know, it looks like practice is making perfect for this guy as they do seem to be getting a bit better each time.

He doesn't seem to be any competition for pickel, but if he keeps to relatively basic shapes and gets really good at a few he could be a new source of models for you 1:18 German guys. Needs to step it up as notch or two.

TankAce, you say you've purchased a couple; does he build them from the ground up or is he modifying an exacting toy/model into what he sells? If he is modding, I can understand some of the scale and accuracy issues but if he makes everything himself I'd think some things would be more accurate. Then again I value accuracy over representation so I personally still bordering too much on the toy-like for my taste, although I only have these photos to judge from. That being said...

I mainly collect 1/32, but I did get a Panther and Tiger real cheap along with a bunch of the $1 troops during the End Times. If I had the space and money to burn, I would gladly hand over to pickel everything required to have one of every German item he has produced thus far (I envy all you Horten owners as I don't even get one in 1/32!)...based only on the photos he has posted here. . I would even step outside my realm of interest for an A-10 just because he made it and because it is an A-10 after all so how could you not if you could, right? Obviously pickel's are more $$ but we know he does put in the work, and I've heard no complaints.

I think, though, this guy could get somewhere with this if he can just figure out how to fine-tune what he's got so far.

[TankAce]

The 222 and the Hetzer where build from the ground up and the tracks roll just as good like a 21st century panther or tiger.The tracks are rubber and the color has no weather so it blends really well when is on a bookshelf next to the 21st century toys tanks.On the other hand the Puma was built using a elite force 8x8 troop carrier lower chassis.The good thing is that it looks really good when you look under because it has the control arms on all wheels and the two steering bars on the front wheels. He add upon request opening hatches on the puma two engine deck hatches that really open.He didn't charge me extra and he offer to paint it if i prefer another color.I also notice that some of his work he keeps lowering the price until it sells.
The Hetzer i bought measures exactly 12" long x 6 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" tall. pretty similar dimensions to a 21st century panzer IV. Of course the Hetzer would be smaller than a panzer IV but i wanted a Hetzer so badly that i could not resist getting this to temporary fill a empty gap on my panzer divisions at least until a real accurate Hetzer kit is available.

[TankAce]

I wrote to the seller to let him know about the size of the Hetzer and he has improved the Hetzer.
His latest Hetzer on ebay has 10 1/2" long x 4 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" wide.
He took better pictures in different angles next to a 21st century toys tiger tank.
It is still not perfect,but is getting better.

[skorzeny]

I wrote to the seller to let him know about the size of the Hetzer and he has improved the Hetzer.
His latest Hetzer on ebay has 10 1/2" long x 4 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" wide.
He took better pictures in different angles next to a 21st century toys tiger tank.
It is still not perfect,but is getting better.

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Thanks Tank Ace, I didn't notice that ,when I saw in this afternoon